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Thaai Kizhavi Sets April 10 JioHotstar Debut After Surprise Box-Office Run

The modest-budget Tamil hit now moves from a Tamil Nadu–led theatrical run to a much broader streaming audience.

Overview

  • JioHotstar announced the film will stream from April 10, sharing a teaser on its official X account.
  • Box-office tallies differ by outlet, with Republic World at ₹57.40 crore, Times Now near ₹60.28 crore net, and PinkVilla at ₹62.50 crore after the fifth weekend.
  • Made for under ₹10 crore, the Radikaa Sarathkumar–led comedy-drama became a 2026 breakout through strong word-of-mouth.
  • Performance was concentrated in Tamil Nadu, which PinkVilla pegs at about ₹56.50 crore gross, with far smaller takes from Karnataka and other states.
  • The OTT launch lands roughly six weeks after release, signaling the standard window that now helps regional hits expand their reach at home.